National costume contest

At the event, Nga wore an Ao Dai, the Vietnamese traditional dress, designed by Khanh Shyna. The dress, is made of brocade and traditional silk and has two key points of inspiration behind it. Firstly the phoenix, a sacred animal according to Vietnamese belief. Secondly Phap Lam art provided inspiration for the dress, a type of enamel painting and carving on copper that originates from Hue city. Let’s take a look at some images of other contestants in their national costumes. Here is the contestant from Japan, Haruka Oda, her pink outfit and headdress takes inspiration from both old and new aspects of Japanese culture, including Hello Kitty. The contestant from Laos Nobphalat Sikaiphak’s dress takes inspiration for the peacock. Debra Jeanne Poh from Malaysia looks confident in her national costume. Representing China Wanxin Xing looks elegant in a pink, floral dress. The costume of Su Myat Phoo from Myanmar takes inspiration from the country’s history and … [Read more...] about Miss Grand International contestants shine in national costume contest

It is unveiled that the national costume, designed by Khanh Shyna, the main theme of the costume is royal yellow and is made of brocade and traditional silk. It took the designer just three days and three nights of hard work to complete the costume. Khanh Shyna says the dress is inspired by the phoenix-one of four sacred animals according to Vietnamese belief. He adds that the five phoenixes on the dress symbolize strength and power of the Nguyen Dynasty. The national costume contest is scheduled to take place on October 12. It is unveiled that the national costume, designed by Khanh Shyna, the main theme of the costume is royal yellow and is made of brocade and traditional silk. It took the designer just three days and three nights of hard work to complete the costume. Khanh Shyna says the dress is inspired by the phoenix-one of four sacred animals according to Vietnamese belief. He adds that the five phoenixes on the dress symbolize strength and … [Read more...] about Phuong Nga’s national costume for Miss Grand Int’l unveiled

Designed by Tuan Hai, Vi’s dress is inspired by the costumes worn by ancient Vietnamese kings. It took 2 artisans a month to craft the outfit. The highlight of the costume is the headdress, which has a peacock inspired design. Tuan Hai says he uses the latest garment technology to make the three-tailed dress. The Vietnamese beauty is expected to find further success in the pageant. Miss Asia Pacific International is taking place from September 15 to October 4. Designed by Tuan Hai, Vi’s dress is inspired by the costumes worn by ancient Vietnamese kings. It took 2 artisans a month to craft the outfit. The highlight of the costume is the headdress, which has a peacock inspired design. Tuan Hai says he uses the latest garment technology to make the three-tailed dress. The Vietnamese beauty is expected to find further success in the pageant. Miss Asia Pacific International is taking place from September 15 to October 4. … [Read more...] about Vi wins first runner-up of national costume contest in Manila

Vietnamese representative Nguyen Tran Huyen My competed in Miss Grand International 2017’s national costume contest in the central province of Quang Binh on October 12.
Huyen My wears a traditional long dress (Ao Dai) which weighs 30 kilograms.
The national costume is designed by Ngo Nhat Huy.
She confidently performs on the stage.
The dress is inspired by patterns at the Hue Imperial Citadel. … [Read more...] about Huyen My shines in national costume contest at Miss Grand pageant

Marina Kishira of Japan was the winner of the Miss Earth 2010 National Costume competition at the Sea Links City resort in the central coastal province of Binh Thuan on Nov 13.
The Japanese beauty also got a cash prize of US$5,000 for another title Miss Sea Links City in the event.
The Top 5 included beauties from Mexico, Brazil, South Africa, Ecuador and Japan.
Contestants were divided into three groups to join in environmental protection activities in hot tourist spots in Phan Thiet on November 14.
They left the province in the evening for "Miss Ao dai" and "Best in Evening Gown" to take place in Nha Trang on November 17. Best in Swimsuit will be announced on November 20.
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